Welcome!

I’m Joel. I’m a software developer living in Nebraska (US) who has too many hobbies, and this blog is a place to share and show off some of my projects – both tech-related and otherwise.

About Me

A bit more about what I do and what I know:

💻 Software development

• Data processing systems design
• Python application development (mostly backend-type projects)
• Application containerization and orchestration (using Docker, k8s, etc.)
• Linux system administation
• CompTIA Security+ certificate holder

🌐 Network engineering

• IPv6 enthusiast
• Cisco CCNA certificate holder
• Routing, switching, and configuration automation on MikroTik devices
• WISP network design and operation
• dn42 community BGP mesh-network participant

✈️ Flying

• Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Commercial Pilot (CPL)
• Instrument Rated
• Remote Pilot (UAS)

⛺ Outdoorsy stuff

• OpenStreetMap contributor
• Hiking and biking
• Skiing
• Landscape photography

☕ Other stuff

• Coffee enthusiast
• General nerd